Purple Pyramid Records, a division of
Cleopatra Records, will release
"The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays The Music Of Rush" on November 13. Nearly sixty musicians and thirty vocalists transform nine of
RUSH's greatest hits into even more intricate, soaring orchestral works.
The
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra covers the best-known classics, from
"Working Man", the self-titled debut album track that launched
RUSH's career in the U.S. to
"Subdivisions" from
"Signals", the album that proved electronic rock could reside in the top ten. The band's most successful record,
"Moving Pictures", is represented by rousing versions of
"Tom Sawyer" and
"Red Barchetta". Special guest guitarists include
Steve Rothery of
MARILLION on
"Working Man" and
Adrian Smith of
IRON MAIDEN on
"Red Barchetta". The
Windrush Choir provides backing vocals and solos.
The
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, formed in 1946 and based in London, has been called the nation's favorite orchestra. It has had internationally known maestros like
Andre Previn and
Louis Clark, and has toured the world. The
RPO is a best-selling and adventurous recording entity as well. In 1969, it recorded a concerto for
DEEP PURPLE, composed by the band's organist
Jon Lord. It earned a top ten U.S. single in 1982 with
"Hooked On Classics". Over the years,
RPO has orchestrally arranged
PINK FLOYD,
OASIS,
QUEEN,
R.E.M.,
MADONNA and
ABBA.
The orchestra was recorded at the legendary
Abbey Road Studios in London, conducted by
BAFTA Award-winning musician and composer
Richard Harvey.
Harvey performed with the prog rock group
GRYPHON and as an accomplished multi-instrumentalist (specializing in mediaeval and Renaissance periods), worked with many folk and rock musicians such as
Richard and
Linda Thompson,
Kate Bush and
SWEET. He has toured and recorded with
John Williams, and has performed and composed film/TV soundtracks for more than thirty years. The album was produced by
James Graydon and
Richard Cottle, who also arranged all the music.
"The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays The Music Of Rush" track listing:
01.
2112 Overture02.
The Spirit Of Radio03.
Tom Sawyer04.
Red Barchetta (feat. Adrian Smith)
05.
Subdivisions06.
Fly By Night07.
Closer To The Heart08.
Limelight09.
Working Man (feat. Steve Rothery)
"2112 Overture" can be streamed at
this location.
